Jun 12, 2025 | Stamp Auctions, Stamp Collecting, Stamps, Uncategorized
If you’ve ever picked up a stamp and wondered if it’s worth something, your first thought might be, “Is it rare?” That’s a fair question—and rarity certainly plays a role in a stamp’s value. But here’s the truth we’ve seen again and again at Centennial Auctions:...
May 30, 2025 | Coin Collecting, Coin Shows, Coins, Online Auctions, Precious Metals, Silver Coins, Stamp Auctions, Stamp Collecting, Stamps, Uncategorized, US Coins
Selling a coin or stamp collection for the first time can feel like entering unfamiliar territory. Whether the collection is a family heirloom, part of an estate, or something you’ve casually assembled over time, you likely have questions about how to proceed. That’s...
Jan 11, 2018 | First Day Issue, Philatelic, Philatelists, Philately, Stamp Auctions, Stamp Collecting, Stamps, Uncategorized
WHAT ARE THE UNITED STATES “FIRST-DAY COVERS” Stamps have over the years been a representation of the country, the times or period they are in, as well as to recognize outstanding individuals and monuments. Stamps may be used to describe a nation. They change over...
Jun 1, 2016 | Philatelic, Philatelists, Philately, Stamp Auctions, Stamp Collecting, Stamps
Found Stamps So you are cleaning out a family members house and come across a shoe, cigar, or paper box full of stamps, or maybe an album of stamps. What to do? Well first off, move the stamps to a location that is not in the moist or hot air. I know it is tempting in...
Dec 3, 2015 | Philatelic, Philatelists, Philately, Stamp Auctions, Stamp Collecting, Stamps
Changes to Centennial’s Stamp Auctions So we have been doing stamp and coin sales for years @ Centennial. A year or so ago we made a change, in that we no longer are doing consignment stamp auctions. This decision was made due to numerous factors. It is hard to gather...
